The Off-the-Wall Interview

Before any interview, it pays to practice answers to common questions. But what if you’re caught off guard? Take a look at these unusual (but real, according to glassdoor.com) interview questions and think about how you might answer them.

If you were to get rid of one state in the U.S., which would it be and why? (asked by Forrester)

How many quarters would you need to reach the height of the Empire State building? (asked by JetBlue)

A penguin walks through that door right now wearing a sombrero. What does he say and why is he here? (asked by Clark Construction Group)

What song best describes your work ethic? (asked by Dell)

If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare for us? (asked by Trader Joe’s)

How do you make a tuna sandwich? (asked by Astron Consulting)

Estimate how many windows are in New York. (asked by Bain & Company)

What’s your favorite song? Perform it for us now. (asked by LivingSocial)

Have you ever stolen a pen from work? (asked by Jiffy Software)

Pick two celebrities to be your parents. (asked by Urban Outfitters)

What kitchen utensil would you be? (asked by Bandwidth.com)

On a scale from one to 10ten, rate me as an interviewer. (asked by Kraft Food)

If you could be anyone else, who would it be? (asked by Salesforce.com)

How would you direct someone else on how to cook an omelet? (asked by PETCO)

Remember, most interview questions are intended to teach them something about you and how you think. So keep that in mind and show them you can think on your feet!